Detroit
Lions
0-0
41
FINAL
21
New Orleans
Saints
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Detroit Lions defeated the New Orleans Saints 41-21 in Week 11 of the 2027 season, solidifying their position in the playoff race. With this victory, the Lions demonstrated their offensive prowess while the Saints struggled to keep pace, ultimately falling short on their home turf.
Leading the charge for Detroit was quarterback Trinidad Chambliss, who threw for 254 yards and a touchdown, showcasing his ability to move the ball effectively. The ground game was powered by Akalyin Dear, who rushed for 110 yards, consistently finding gaps in the Saints' defense. Additionally, Nick Marsh contributed significantly with 85 receiving yards, providing Chambliss with a reliable target throughout the game.
Defensively, the Lions were opportunistic, with Stephen Griffin snagging an interception that shifted the momentum in the first half. Although Rasheem Biles of the Saints recorded a notable ten tackles, New Orleans struggled to contain the Lions' offensive onslaught. The game's turning point came during a critical stretch in the second quarter when Detroit scored two quick touchdowns, effectively putting the game out of reach for New Orleans.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinidad Chambliss | QB | 30 | 20 | 67% | 254 | 1 | 0 | 104.0 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 41 | 16 | 39% | 172 | 1 | 1 | 50.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akalyin Dear | HB | 14 | 110 | 7.9 | 49 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson Jr. | HB | 14 | 102 | 7.3 | 61 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Will Henderson III | HB | 17 | 42 | 2.5 | 9 | 2 | 11 | 0 |
| Eli Heidenreich | HB | 5 | 9 | 1.8 | — | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Trinidad Chambliss | QB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Sione Vaki | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 8 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Elijah Lofton | TE | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| DeMario Douglas | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Marsh | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Marsh | WR | 6 | 85 | 14.2 | 40 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 4 | 71 | 17.8 | 21 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 5 | 58 | 11.6 | 11 | 0 | 16 | 2 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 5 | 57 | 11.4 | 25 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 4 | 42 | 10.5 | 5 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 3 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 9 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Elijah Lofton | TE | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 6 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| DeMario Douglas | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 13 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Lotzier Brooks | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Alex Honig | TE | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Chris Johnson Jr. | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Will Henderson III | HB | 2 | -1 | -0.5 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rasheem Biles | MIKE | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stephen Griffin | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Ramsey | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John Meredith | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Charles Demmings | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Will Echoles | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jonathan Greenard | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Charles Woodson Jr | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bear Alexander | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Hobbs | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Williams | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nehemiah Pritchett | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Donovan Ezeiruaku | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bishop Fitzgerald | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Angelo Ponds | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John Moton | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christen Miller | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matayo Uiageleilei | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Moore | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damone Clark | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles Omenihu | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kenyatta Jackson Jr. | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Barnes | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travon Walker | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Williams Sr | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Campbell | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Karty | K | 2 | 2 | 5 | 51 |
| Charlie Smyth | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

